Paul Sutton @zleap@social.cleverlibre.org

This "One Laptop Per Child" thing... Where do I drop off the child and when do I get my new laptop?

"It is mindblowing that as the UK faces yet another winter of unaffordable energy costs caused by reliance on dirty gas, the government would make it still more difficult to build the clean, cheap energy we desperately need.

“The idea that solar power could interfere with the UK’s food security is utterly detached from reality."

Alethea Warrington,
Possible, Climate Charity,
U.K.

#UKPolitics
#ClimateAction

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/oct/07/rishi-sunak-plans-to-restrict-solar-panels

"The idea that solar power could interfere with the UK’s food security is utterly detached from reality. Solar power generated over 8% of all our electricity this spring, but takes up less land than golf courses."

Better idea than banning solar panels on potential farmland - turn all the golf courses into community gardens and allotment sites.

#UKpol #energySecurity #FoodSovereighty #SolarPower

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/oct/07/rishi-sunak-plans-to-restrict-solar-panels

Usual warning: now is a time of chaotic breaking news. A lot of what you see will be old pictures and videos presented as happening 'now'.

It's better to take a deep breath and wait for things to be double- and triple-confirmed before you make your mind up.

A lot of media will all be running slightly different stories all based on one source, even many 'confirmations' will be false.

A bit heavy on the branding, but this article discusses efforts to develop community support for biodiversity conservation in the Humla region of Nepal: https://elpais.com/eps/preservar-el-planeta/2023-10-05/el-cientifico-que-se-ha-propuesto-conservar-la-biodiversidad-del-himalaya.html

The Mexican bush sage was full of activity and drama. This hummingbird quietly fed nearby at a little patch of Grevillea. I can relate—will avoid crowds whenever possible.

Donald Trump has dropped out of the Forbes 400 richest people list. I don’t know if it’s because they realized all his property valuations were inflated and thus unreliable, or because he’s simply lost a lot of his fortune lately, but either way, it’s sure to rankle him even more than his criminal indictments. Sad!

I’m sure the non-scientist climate change deniers have a good explanation about why it’s in the 80s in October in Oregon? I hate to be fatalistic, but I don’t see how we’re gonna turn this around. Our stewardship of the planet is abhorrent. 😭

#ClimateChange #Science #Climate #Weather #GlobalWarming

#democratsdelivernewjobs

TOOT THE TRUTH ABOUT PRES. BIDEN’S SUCCESS IN AMERICA JOBS!

Use the hashtag and pass it on!

How India's Hindu Nationalists Are Weaponizing History Against Muslims - TIME

https://apple.news/A0DcGWhKNTY-rx1Tf2sXEXA. Happening in Westminster too ….. 😏

While notorious movie producer and convicted rapist Harvey Weinstein, accused of sexual assault by more than 100 women, will probably die in prison, the many Hollywood movers and shakers who enabled and covered up his decades of criminal behavior have never been held accountable. Actress Julia Ormond is trying to change that. My story:

https://www.themarysue.com/julia-ormond-suing-caa-miramax-and-disney-for-enabling-alleged-assault-by-harvey-weinstein/

New handmade unisex jewellery designs for people of all / any genders!
Making unisex jewellery is a lot of fun. It's bith a challenge as my nature goes to the super shiny and colorful which most people who are a bit more masc leaning / men usually keep away from, and yet it's also super fulfilling as it makes me feel like I can shine and support the shine of others through more minimal colours and natural themes. Those pieces feel gender neutral fit sooo many outfits
https://www.etsy.com/shop/GenderlessBySkaly

#Indigenous #linguistics #NativeAmericans #Cherokee #Yale #HigherEducation

'This fall, for the first time, Yale students have the option of taking “Beginning Cherokee I.” The university is the only Ivy League institution to offer a North American Indigenous language for credit, according to Claire Bowern, a professor of linguistics who was instrumental in getting the language added to the curriculum.'

https://news.yale.edu/2023/10/06/lector-cherokee-yales-first-faculty-member-indigenous-language

New Pennsylvania poll shows Biden with big lead over Trump among Black, Latino voters

https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4240367-new-pennsylvania-poll-shows-biden-with-big-lead-over-trump-among-black-latino-voters/

#PennsylvaniaPoll #BidenLead #BlackVoters #LatinoVoters #TrumpSupport #Election2020 #Politics #News

Wetherspoons Brexiteer boss Tim Martin says he could see himself voting Labour

The ultimate endorsement…….

https://www.thelondoneconomic.com/news/wetherspoons-brexiteer-boss-tim-martin-says-he-could-see-himself-voting-labour-360268/

A free online spreadsheet of 100 #UK #NativePlants & #WildFlowers for your garden.

Use native plants where possible, as they’ve co-evolved with wildlife & provide the best food source.

#gardening

https://bit.ly/garden-wild-spreadsheet